Mission Committee

Fields of Responsibility:

There will be four meetings a year: 3 of the Core Group and one full annual meeting.

Generally to resource local churches for mission, helping the Synod to engage in God’s mission in the world around through outreach and development, and in particular always asking what the ecumenical implications are:

to encourage initiatives in rural, suburban and urban settings that support growth, evangelism and social engagement;

to co-ordinate and review the work with and contribution of children and young people within the Synod;

to encourage Child Friendly Church Awards, or similar denomination initiatives, and oversee the implications of safeguarding and good practice with children, young people and vulnerable adults;

to encourage church planting and local church development;

to review reports from the Mission and Training Officer (MTO) on development issues;

to raise awareness and encourage reflection on matters of peace and justice for the whole of creation, and healing and reconciliation;

to encourage awareness of international and World Church issues;

to set the agenda for Church in Society matters and advise the Executive Committee accordingly.